EP1533437A2

EP1533437A2 - Window covering structure

Info

Publication number: EP1533437A2
Application number: EP04388082A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Lars Kristensen
Original assignee: VKR Holding AS
Current assignee: VKR Holding AS
Priority date: 2003-11-21
Filing date: 2004-11-20
Publication date: 2005-05-25
Also published as: CN2702017Y; EP1533437A3

Abstract

The invention relates to a window covering structure, comprising top covering and side coverings having drainage grooves, the drainage grooves of the top covering and the side covering are joined together in a waterproof manner. Thus the drainage grooves of the top and side coverings form an integral structure, the water inside of the top covering drainage groove flows into the side covering drainage groove. The drainage is convenient. There is no need to do the drainage process to the top covering individually, its structure is simple and the connection is reliable. One structure is that the drainage groove of the top covering and drainage groove of the side covering are joined in a sealing manner at their end surfaces having the sealing glue placed at the end surfaces, the joint angel is 30°, 45°or 60°. Another structure is that the top covering drainage groove overlaps the side covering drainage groove, the connecting portion of the top covering drainage groove covers above the connecting portion of the side covering drainage groove. Its installation is simple and the appearance is nice.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to a covering assembly for covering a window frame and sash frame, in particular to a window covering structure.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Generally, the window mainly comprises a frame, a sash, coverings and other members. The top, bottom and the side parts of the frame and the sash need to be covered by the corresponding top, bottom and side coverings, so as to protect the wooden material of the frame and the sash, and prevent the rain from eroding the wooden frame and sash.
The covering assembly is usually made of a light metal profile, and comprises top, side and bottom coverings.
In order to drain the rain on the surface of the coverings, drainage grooves are formed with the top, side and bottom coverings of the window. Due to the diversity of the covering cross section, the connection between the coverings is a problem to be solved, especially the connection between the top covering and the side coverings. The covering structure needs to be simple and easily manufactured, and the connection portion of the covering drainage grooves must smoothly drain rain and prevent it from penetrating the window through the connecting portion.
What's more, as the end of the side covering is exposed in the atmosphere, the rain and dust can easily enter into the side covering through the open end.
Since the sash side coverings also have the function of pressing the pane, the strength of the side covering is not deemed sufficient.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In order to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art, the purpose of invention is to provide a window covering assembly that has a simple structure and can be easily manufactured. The connection between the top covering and the side covering is reliable, so that the rain can conveniently flow along the connecting portion of the covering drainage grooves and be discharged, without penetrating the window.
The invention provides a covering assembly for a window comprising top covering and side coverings having drainage grooves, characterized in that the drainage grooves of the top covering and the side covering are joined together in a waterproof manner.
Preferably, the drainage groove of the top covering and drainage groove of the side covering are joined sealingly at their interface filled with a glue.
Preferably, the drainage grooves of the top covering and side covering are joined at an angle of 30º, 45º, or 60º.
Preferably, the drainage grooves of the top covering and side covering overlap each other, so that the drainage groove of the top covering surrounds the drainage groove of the side covering at the interface.
Preferably, the bottom, exterior and interior surfaces of the drainage groove of the top covering overlap the respective bottom, exterior and interior surfaces of the drainage groove of the side covering.
Preferably, the bottom and interior surfaces of the drainage groove of the top covering overlap the respective bottom and interior surfaces of the drainage groove of the side covering, and the exterior surface of the drainage groove of the side covering acts as the exterior surface of the drainage groove of the top covering.
Preferably, the top covering and side coverings are used for a sash frame.
Preferably, the surface of the sash top covering for holding the pane overlaps the surface of the sash side covering for holding the pane in place.
Preferably, the end of the drainage groove of the side covering has an arm bended upward; and the horizontal exterior surface of the drainage groove of the top covering is placed against the arm.
Preferably, the exterior edge of the top covering presses the exterior surface of the side covering.
Preferably, the surface of the top covering for holding the pane defines a concave groove, into which the surface of the side covering for holding the pane can be fit.
Preferably, the length of the drainage groove of the side covering is shorter than the overall length of the side covering, so that the drainage groove has a lower portion formed with a cutout, so that the water in the drainage groove can be drained along the surface of the sash bottom covering conveniently.
Preferably, the side covering has a front end sealed with an end cap which covers the cavity formed with the front interior surface of the side covering.
Preferably, the end cap and the side covering can be integrated together.
Preferably, the end cap and the side covering are separate parts.
Preferably, the side covering is sealed by folding edges at the front end of the side covering.
Preferably, the folding edges are situated at the interior side of the front end of the side covering.
Preferably, the folding edges are situated at the exterior side of the front end of the side covering.
Preferably, the front end of the side covering has two folding edges.
Preferably, the end cap of the side covering is made of a plastic or a rubber.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Fig. 1 is a schematic top view of the joint of the top covering and the side covering according to the invention;
Fig. 2 is a front view of the overlapping of the top covering in another embodiment;
Fig. 3 is a top view of the top covering in Fig. 1;
Figs. 4 and 5 are front view and left view of the overlapped side covering respectively;
Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the overlapped side covering;
Fig. 7 is a schematic cross section of the sealing folding edges between the end cap and the side covering;
Fig. 8 is a top view of the top covering pressing on the side covering.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

The invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings and the embodiments as follows.
A window or a sloped-roof window consists mainly of a window frame, a sash frame; a glazing pane fitted into the sash frame; top, side and bottom coverings for covering the sash frame; and top, side and bottom coverings for covering the window frame. The panes are mounted at the sash; with the interior end of the sash covering pressed on the glass and the exterior end thereof formed with a cavity. Drainage grooves are formed with the coverings.
The window covering assembly comprises a top covering and side coverings, and the top and side coverings comprise drainage grooves. The drainage groove of the top covering and the drainage groove of side covering are connected in a waterproof manner. Thus, the drainage grooves of the top and side coverings are an integrated structure. The water in the top covering drainage flows into the side covering drainage, and is then discharged conveniently. There is no need to drain the top covering in other ways.
As shown in Fig. 1, the end of the drainage groove 2 of the top covering 1 and the end of the drainage groove 4 of the side covering 3 are sealed off and jointed. Glue 5 is applied in the interface between the ends.
The jointed surfaces of the top covering drainage groove 2 and the side covering drainage groove 4 are at 30°, 45°or 60°, wherein 45°is preferred.
In another embodiment as shown in Figs. 2-6, the joint portions 12, 22 of the drainage groove 11 of the top covering 10 and the drainage groove 21 of the side covering 20 overlap each other. Particularly, the connecting portion 12 of the top covering drainage groove covers the connecting portion 22 of the top covering drainage groove. For a sloped-roof window, this connecting structure is simple and easily installed, while no sealing glue is needed. The water in the top covering drainage groove 11 naturally flows down to the side covering drainage groove 21, and is finally discharged from the side covering 21. Also, this connection can provide a good decoration of the window.
There could be various connection portion between the top covering 10 and the side covering 20. For example, there may be a complete vertical overlap provided between the drainage grooves 11, 21. Specifically, the bottom, exterior surface and interior surface 13 of the drainage groove 11 of the top covering 10 overlap the corresponding bottom, exterior and interior surface 23 of the drainage groove 21 of the side covering 20. Or, the bottom and interior surfaces 13, 23 of the drainage grooves 11, 21 of the top and side coverings are overlapping. Specifically, the bottom surface, interior surface 13 of the drainage groove 11 of the top covering 10 cover the bottom surface, interior surface 23 of the drainage groove 21 of side covering 20, while the exterior surface 24 of the drainage groove 21 of the side covering 20 acts as the exterior surface of the drainage groove 11 of the top covering 10. In the latter case, the exterior surface of the drainage groove 11 of the top covering 10 is eliminated, and a gap is formed at the end of the top covering 10, as shown in Fig. 3. The exterior surface 24 of the side covering drainage groove 21 is also the exterior surface of the top covering drainage groove 11.
In order to overlap firmly, the end of the drainage groove 21 of the side covering 20 may be provided with an arm 25 bending upward. The lateral exterior surface 15 of the drainage groove 11 of the top covering 10 abuts against the arm 25.
In order to overlap the top covering 10 and the side covering 20 firmly, the exterior edge 16 of the top covering 10 may abut the exterior surface 26 of the side covering 20.
The present covering assembly is particularly suitable for a sash frame. When the top covering 10 and the side covering 20 are used in the sash frame, the surface 17 of the top covering 10 pressed on the pane covers the surface 27 of the side covering 20 pressed on the pane.
For a firm overlapping, the surface 17 of the top covering 10 defines a concave groove 18, into which the surface 27 of the side covering 20 can be fit.
The length of the drainage groove 21 of the side covering 20 is shorter than the overall length of the side covering 20, so that the side covering 20 has a lower portion formed with a cutout 28, and the water in the drainage groove 21 can therefore be drained along the surface of the sash frame bottom covering conveniently, thereby saving material for making the sash frame and reducing the cost.
Since it is necessary to construct drainage grooves in the sash frame side covering 20, and the exterior end of the side covering 20 needs to cover the top section of the window frame side covering, a U-shaped cavity is formed at the inner surface of the outer end of the side covering 20. At each of the back end (top end) and the front end (bottom end) of the side covering 20, there is a gap formed, so that the cross section of the side covering profile is exposed.
In order to solve this disadvantage, an end cap is sealed at the gap of the front end (bottom end or bottom section) or back end (top end or top section) of the side covering 20, so as to seal the gap, and thus prevent the rain and dust from entering the interior cavity of the side covering 20 through the gap, and from further entering the space between the window frame and the sash frame, whereby improving the overall sealing performance and appearance of the window, increasing the strength of the side covering 20.
There are various ways to construct the end cap 29 at the front gap, depending on a window to be used. For example, a single end cap can correspondingly seal the front gap of the side covering 20, or the end cap 29 may be connected with the side covering 20 according to another preferred embodiment. The end cap 29 may be made of a light metal, plastics, rubber or other materials.
When the end cap 29 and the side covering 20 are integral, the seal structure between the end cap 29 and the side covering 20 has a bended fold 30. This is a simple and feasible seal structure extended from the side covering 20 and formed with the folding edges 30.
In this embodiment, there are two folding edges. They form a nice sealing connection, save material, and are easy to manufacture.
For the sake of convenience, the folding edges 30 are placed inside the end cap 29. Of course, the folding edges 30 may be placed outside the end cap 29.

Claims

A covering assembly for a window comprising top covering and side coverings having drainage grooves characterized in that the drainage grooves of the top covering and the side covering are joined together in a waterproof manner.
A covering assembly according to claim 1, wherein the drainage groove of the top covering and drainage groove of the side covering are joined sealingly at their interface filled with a glue.
A covering assembly according to any of claim 1-2, wherein the drainage grooves of the top covering and side covering can be joined at angles of 30º, 45º, or 60º.
A covering assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the drainage grooves of the top covering and side covering can overlap each other, so that the drainage groove of the top covering surrounds the drainage groove of the side covering at the interface.
A covering assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the bottom, exterior and interior surfaces of the drainage groove of the top covering can overlap the respective bottom, exterior and interior surfaces of the drainage groove of the side covering.
A covering assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the bottom and interior surfaces of the drainage groove of the top covering can overlap the respective bottom and interior surfaces of the drainage groove of the side covering, and the exterior surface of the drainage groove of the side covering can act as the exterior surface of the drainage groove of the top covering.
A covering assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the top covering and side coverings are used for a sash frame, wherein the surface of the sash top covering for holding the pane can overlap the surface of the sash side covering for holding the pane in place.
A covering assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the end of the drainage groove of the side covering can have an arm bended upward; and the horizontal exterior surface of the drainage groove of the top covering is placed against the arm.
A covering assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the exterior edge of the top covering can press the exterior surface of the side covering.
A covering assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the surface of the top covering for holding the pane can define a concave groove, into which the surface of the side covering for holding the pane can be fit.
A covering assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the length of the drainage groove of the side covering can be shorter than the overall length of the side covering, so that the drainage groove can have a lower portion formed with a cutout, so that the water in the drainage groove can be drained along the surface of the sash bottom covering conveniently.
A covering assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the side covering has a front end sealed with an end cap which covers the cavity formed with the front interior surface of the side covering, wherein the end cap and the side covering can be integrated together or, wherein the end cap and the side covering can be separate parts.
A covering assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the side covering can be sealed by folding edges at the front end of the side covering, wherein the folding edges can be situated at the interior side of the front end of the side covering, wherein the folding edges can be situated at the exterior side of the front end of the side covering, wherein the front end of the side covering can have two folding edges.
A covering assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the end cap of the side covering can be made of a plastic or a rubber.